tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post8391334483717994047..comments2024-02-12T17:59:33.534-06:00Comments on RAZORED ZEN: April AgainCharles Gramlichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-44180448748588956132008-04-09T11:40:00.000-05:002008-04-09T11:40:00.000-05:00Penned by a true master and just raging with intri...Penned by a true master and just raging with intrigue and greatness.<BR/><BR/>So inspiring~RRNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156926287978872010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-12292130720250340202008-04-03T16:01:00.000-05:002008-04-03T16:01:00.000-05:00Such a beautiful poem, Charles. Love it!Such a beautiful poem, Charles. Love it!Michelle's Spellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15769666862403600253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-27304304537883009012008-04-03T01:00:00.000-05:002008-04-03T01:00:00.000-05:00Charles,It's a good thing I read this poem after I...Charles,<BR/>It's a good thing I read this poem <EM>after</EM> I'd produced my current blog,instead of before.<BR/>Your poem can be quite a catalystivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05662075375182633162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-61932622985341990392008-04-02T21:26:00.000-05:002008-04-02T21:26:00.000-05:00Billy, thanks. In retrospect, I think the stanza w...Billy, thanks. In retrospect, I think the stanza with "dust" and "roses" is weak. Somewhat cliche, but I may be able to fix that.<BR/><BR/>Sarai, thanks.<BR/><BR/>Donnetta, thanks to you too. I appreciate the kind words.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-68985704339261000612008-04-02T20:06:00.000-05:002008-04-02T20:06:00.000-05:00"A ghost in rosary." Just love it. I really think ..."A ghost in rosary." Just love it. I really think this is so special. Nice job.<BR/>DonnettaDonnettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14831771508607746472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-27995984624280851012008-04-02T16:38:00.000-05:002008-04-02T16:38:00.000-05:00Very lovely poem tragic and yet sweet. Good work.Very lovely poem tragic and yet sweet. Good work.Saraihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00203551997160640352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-27513405692290809492008-04-02T12:53:00.000-05:002008-04-02T12:53:00.000-05:00Yep, a ghost in rosary--wow. Ya gotta get this on...Yep, a ghost in rosary--wow. Ya gotta get this one published somewhere. Not a wasted word anywhere in the whole poem.WHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14815646433314236886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-13329622349853448782008-04-02T09:21:00.000-05:002008-04-02T09:21:00.000-05:00Fancy, thank you. Erik, I almost ended the poem w...Fancy, thank you. <BR/><BR/>Erik, I almost ended the poem with that line but didn't feel it was complete.<BR/><BR/>Christineeldin, I've written quite a few memories down about my father but have never considered a book really. I didn't know him that long in many ways. He died when I was 13, but if I ever do a memoir of any kind he'll be prominently in there.<BR/><BR/>Bernita, thanks, I much appreciate the kind words.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-14771069080167806852008-04-02T08:49:00.000-05:002008-04-02T08:49:00.000-05:00What they said.Poem makes me want to howl.What they said.<BR/>Poem makes me want to howl.Bernitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05264585685253812090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-43122482197110334362008-04-02T08:08:00.000-05:002008-04-02T08:08:00.000-05:00You had a post about your father not so long ago. ...You had a post about your father not so long ago. It was poignant. I hope these writings will keep growing, perhaps into a book...Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-1456052824716739212008-04-02T08:07:00.000-05:002008-04-02T08:07:00.000-05:00I was going to say the same thing as Ello. My favo...I was going to say the same thing as Ello. My favorite line was about the bridges.<BR/>Lovely tribute to April.Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-87523560681491555912008-04-02T07:05:00.000-05:002008-04-02T07:05:00.000-05:00Charles,beautiful. Like Miladysa, I really like "A...Charles,<BR/>beautiful. Like Miladysa, I really like "A ghost in rosary."Erik Donald Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02332500850365598564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-46728778812111670022008-04-02T01:41:00.000-05:002008-04-02T01:41:00.000-05:00So sensitive...so hopeful...Spring give so many pr...So sensitive...so hopeful...Spring give so many promises...maybe love is one of them...:-DFANCYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02608983168583167889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-87690835551048553042008-04-01T21:57:00.000-05:002008-04-01T21:57:00.000-05:00Lana, April would seem a time for memories.Lisa, t...Lana, April would seem a time for memories.<BR/><BR/>Lisa, thanks :)<BR/><BR/>Middle Ditch, I think poetry is primarily a feeling. The words convey it poorly.<BR/><BR/>Miladysa, thanks for your kind comments. I'm glad you enjoyed it.<BR/><BR/>Demon hunter, thanks for reading.<BR/><BR/>Steve Malley, I guess April is a bit of a transition month in many ways, and many places.<BR/><BR/>Danette, thanks. I appreciate it.<BR/><BR/>Travis, I always think most often of him around this time of year. He was a big gardner and he would have been planting about now.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-19996405695981694742008-04-01T19:19:00.000-05:002008-04-01T19:19:00.000-05:00I really enjoyed this. And then to find that it i...I really enjoyed this. And then to find that it is for your father, that made it even more special.Travis Codyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06192526507760146748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-87838581384931204892008-04-01T16:58:00.000-05:002008-04-01T16:58:00.000-05:00Love the melancholy. I see in the comments that "A...Love the melancholy. I see in the comments that "April Again" is an ode to your father; very nice.Danette Haworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13220718895967380788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-37453899817233733172008-04-01T15:18:00.000-05:002008-04-01T15:18:00.000-05:00Beautiful work. Odd too that it's as evocative of ...Beautiful work. Odd too that it's as evocative of April here in the SOuthern Hemisphere (autumn) as in the Northern. <BR/><BR/>You're good at this!Steve Malleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17561234111786788616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-2359353998420130052008-04-01T14:22:00.000-05:002008-04-01T14:22:00.000-05:00Wonderful poem, Charles! :*) Thanks for sharing th...Wonderful poem, Charles! :*) Thanks for sharing this with us.Tyhitia Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14070000168178880911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-22331155117985545982008-04-01T12:56:00.000-05:002008-04-01T12:56:00.000-05:00Learning that this poem is an ode to your father t...Learning that this poem is an ode to your father takes it to another level Charles.<BR/><BR/>I have read it many many times now and I am deeply touched by your words. In my mind I have changed the months as I read it to represent the months my parents passed away.<BR/><BR/>I would not be surprised if this one does not become very well known.<BR/><BR/>MMiladysahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08065128196666157541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-35706298722199213542008-04-01T12:44:00.000-05:002008-04-01T12:44:00.000-05:00I'm getting the emotion. Strange, I'm married to a...I'm getting the emotion. Strange, I'm married to a poet, yet I don't always understand the words, but feeling what it means, a little like looking at a painting and understanding the strokes, is often enough for me.Middle Ditchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16493665280732775898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-345685734779568482008-04-01T11:41:00.000-05:002008-04-01T11:41:00.000-05:00"I cannot reachNo hand can graspBut yet I waveOnce..."I cannot reach<BR/>No hand can grasp<BR/>But yet I wave<BR/>Once more in passing<BR/>April again"<BR/><BR/>Sadness, but resignation and ultimately, acceptance...lovely poem Charles.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00665632105920753931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-21974075009200746862008-04-01T09:23:00.000-05:002008-04-01T09:23:00.000-05:00My mom & dad died in April, too (the 8th & 7th, re...My mom & dad died in April, too (the 8th & 7th, respectively.) *big hugs* I love you...Lana Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975996208260144558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-62127846028226324932008-04-01T08:10:00.000-05:002008-04-01T08:10:00.000-05:00Ello, thanks. It's an ode to my dad, who died in ...Ello, thanks. It's an ode to my dad, who died in April 38 years ago.<BR/><BR/>Farrah, April is definitely a time to feel renewed, but also to remember what has passed.<BR/><BR/>Miladysa, thanks. I'm glad you liked it.<BR/><BR/>Julie, thankee. My dad's eyes were blue, but all the kids have brown.<BR/><BR/>Greg, thanks. I was definitely feeling nostalgic.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-83164919041434273882008-04-01T05:45:00.000-05:002008-04-01T05:45:00.000-05:00great lines all throughout, and a very nostalgic o...great lines all throughout, and a very nostalgic overall feel. nicely done!Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15344808703550376121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-25278214877997732342008-04-01T04:21:00.000-05:002008-04-01T04:21:00.000-05:00Love the eyes of fair blue smokey with the past.Love the eyes of fair blue smokey with the past.virtual nexushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955335598875413324noreply@blogger.com